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disaffected

[dis-uh-fek-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈfɛk tɪd /


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Sonko had generated a passionate following among Senegal's disaffected youth ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Second, when young people, like any other disaffected group, stop turning to law enforcement to address disputes, they often stop cooperating with police, they choose to solve problems themselves, and due process recedes even further.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

His disaffected tech titan in “The Audacity,” now on AMC, is one of that series’ more enjoyable aspects.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Protesters who filled the streets in recent weeks - and withdrew only under overwhelming force - remain deeply disaffected.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

She sounded disaffected, cool, all blues and violets, the opposite of the hot ember glow that burned inside Maya.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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